Type I

Type II

For the construction of a SMASH-BACK tennis wall, a concrete
foundation must be poured first. The galvanised steel supports are then mounted
on this. Finally, the tennis wall elements made of polymer concrete panels are
screwed to the steel supports and to each other.

The length of the tennis wall can be set individually.
A common length is 6 m. Some
customers also order so many elements that the tennis wall covers the entire
playing field.

A tennis court (including double field) is about 11
metres wide. For a tennis wall with court width, either 11 elements of type I
would be required or 7 elements of type II.

As an option, the tennis walls are available with a
(galvanised) ball grill and additional sound insulation.

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Since
launching production in 1978, we have delivered over 450 tennis practise walls.
From France in the west to Kazakhstan in the east, from Finland in the north to
Greece in the south, Maillith tennis practise walls stand on tennis courts in a
host of countries throughout Europe and even in Asia and Africa. And in many
cases for decades.

Frequently asked questions

What are the basic differences between Type I and Type II?

From experience, how many elements should the tennis practise wall have?

The
number of elements depends on the type. Most customers order a six-metre wall. In Type I, that is 6 elements (element width 1.0 m), in Type II, it is 4 elements
(element width 1.5 m).

How big should the area in front of the wall be?

A half
court length, i.e. about 12 m, is desirable, but not necessary. With younger sports
people in particular, a shorter court is also ok.

Which tennis practise wall type would you recommend for us?

It is
important to note that a Type II tennis wall with a width of the single element
of 1.5 m is not possible in all full metres. Since there are no differences
other than the element dimensions, we can not make a recommendation.

Can the ball grille, side panel, noise insulation be retrofitted? What needs to be considered here?

Everything
can be retrofitted at any time. There is nothing special to note.

Is noise insulation even needed at all and what is it useful for?

In a
residential area, it can be useful, otherwise it is not. That depends on your
neighbourhood. However, there is also noise associated with the impact of the
racket on the ball. And: players themselves make sounds ("the ball was out", "crap ball",
"plonker", "what a bummer"
etc. :-))

Can I extend an existing wall?

In
principle yes, however, a slight misalignment between the old and the new
element has to be expected, since the radii are usually slightly different from
batch to batch due to the production.

Can elements be replaced?

This is
also possible. However, a slight misalignment of the ends with the existing
adjacent elements must be expected, since the radii are usually slightly
different from batch to batch due to of production.

Does a foundation have to be laid? Who is responsible for this? What options are available?

A
foundation of about 1.0 m wide and a depth of 0.4 m in slightly more than the
length of the tennis wall is required. We
provide a foundation plan but we do not
provide the laying of the foundation.

How is the tennis practise wall delivered?

The
elements are stacked lying on a pallet. Then the supports are packed (see above)

How much does an element weigh?

Whether
it is Type I or Type II: an element weighs approx. 200 kg.

Can you do the assembly yourself? What tools are needed?

Experience
has shown that it is best to have the wall assembled by us in terms of customer
satisfaction. Our fitter knows the quirks in the assembly and can get round
them expertly. The transport of the wall elements weighing 200 kg from the
unloading point to the installation site often presents difficulties if you are
doing the assembly yourself. However, doing the assembly yourself is possible. The
standard toolbox of an (amateur) DIY man is sufficient, provided the
pre-delivered anchoring bolts for the supports are already set in when the
foundation is done.

How many people are required for the assembly?

If the
assembly is done by our fitter, he requires at least two helpers. If you are fitting it yourself, you should include an extra helper.

How long does the assembly take?

For each
element, we estimate an hour to an hour and a half. This does not include the
transfer of the individual parts to the installation site. And don’t forget:
the foundation has been laid in advance and is of course not taken into
account.